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PY51 DHG

2001 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,587 mi
Last recorded142,587 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY51 DHG
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 142,587 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 142,495 miles

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both front (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner / outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/75 16 c (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis / cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail rear gearbox mount (6.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.6.2)

both sills holed and corroded + weak

exhaust / mountings deteriorated

front brake hoses perishing

general body / under body corrosion

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside lower mirror glass deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 24 May 2016 142,179 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front side lights exstreamly dim (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded to excess (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint gaiter insecure (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg holed & rusted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to inner chassis leg corroded to excess (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below legal limit 215/75/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member holed & rusted (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated & offside front flexable brake hoses perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front seatbelt checked with child seat in position

Nearside Inner & offside inner sill corroding

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wiper blades slightly smear the screen

Pass 9 May 2015 117,443 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

under sealed chassis legs

Pass 13 May 2014 111,440 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall perished

Fail 3 May 2014 111,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside rear tyre is perishing

rear registration plate is slightly obscured but still can be read from 20 metres

Pass 29 Apr 2013 102,762 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 May 2012 93,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2011 84,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2010 77,844 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2009 61,548 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 51,753 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 44,358 miles

Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 44,344 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2006 36,199 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damaged wiper blade mark on windscreen

Pass 21 Apr 2006 36,199 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damaged wiper blade mark on windscreen

How Reliable is the Citroen Relay?

Based on 1,209,729 MOT tests across 108,809 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
6,926
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
108,809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39,680
Registration plate lamp not working 31,479
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,039
Brake pipe excessively corroded 19,663
Stop lamp not working 19,404
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PY51 DHG is a 2001 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2001 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 77,523 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Relay fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 39,680 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PY51 DHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Relay typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Citroen Relay is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PY51 DHG is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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